FROM THE CITY DESKS: Many to be thanked; looking forward; Spanbauer visits Monday

Hello Waupun and Thank You,It is an honor for me to be re-elected into the position of Waupun's Mayor. There are many positive things happening in the community and I am so happy to be a part of them. This position provides the opportunity to work with so many different individuals who care about our community and are involved with making it a better place to live and raise a family.I look forward to moving Waupun ahead with projects that are already in the making and for new projects that will be coming up with the extension of Shaler Drive and Mayfair Street, as well as other areas of the city that we are focusing on.Congratulations to Pete Kaczmarski in District 2, Steve Bastian in District 4 and Nancy Vanderkin in District 6 on your recent elections. I look forward to working together.I would like to thank our City Clerk Angie Hull, our staff, and all of the poll workers for your time and energies during elections. This year, I believe there are more elections taking place than there are holidays, and with each of them Angie and her staff will be very busy ensuring the jobs are done correctly.To the Gannett Companies Action Sunday West paper, I would like to say thank you for allowing the City of Waupun a place for this column. Many citizens have made comments regarding this space and the fact that they look forward to reading it.On Monday morning April 16, Representative Dick Spanbauer will be holding office hours in the Waupun City Council chambers from 10-11 a.m. Come on down if you have a concern you would like to talk to Dick about.Until next week?.. Mayor Jodi

YARD WASTE PICKUP: The City of Waupun Department of Public Works will begin the Spring yard waste pickup service on April 9, 2011. This service is intended for the disposal of leaves, grass, garden waste, and branches that are generated from routine yard maintenance. This service is not intended for tree removal or lot clearing. Please do not bag. All yard waste must be at curb side by 7:00am on April 30, 2011, when the Department of Public Works will make a final pass through the city. This service shall be provided to City of Waupun property owners only.

WAUPUN DOG PARK (903 N. Madison St.): Waupun is pleased to offer an area for local dog owners to bring their dogs to run and play, as well as socialize with other dogs. It is open from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week, year round. Please use the driveway entrance to the Waupun Area Animal Shelter. You may stop in at City Hall (201 E. Main Street) for an information guide that contains the rules and regulations.

PARK RESERVATIONS: If you are planning picnics, graduations, or family gatherings, you may wish to hold your event in one of our City park shelters. Park fees are: $30. City Resident, and $35. Non-City Resident. To reserve a park, call 324-7913 or 324-7900. Parks are scheduled to open the middle of April, weather permitting.

THE WAUPUN ANIMAL SHELTER INC.: If you have lost you pet, or are looking to adopt a new pet, please stop down to the Waupun Area Animal Shelter at 901 N. Madison Street. Our hours are Mon. 4 - 7 pm, Thur., 2 - 6 pm and Sat., 10 am - 2 pm, and our phone number is 920-324-3200. Please visit our website www.waupunareaanimalshelter.org to see all of the wonderful animals that we have available for adoption and a listing of our current needs.

SPRING PROJECTS: Just a reminder - before starting those building and fix-up projects, be sure to check with Mary Kay Vogel, Waupun Building Inspector, and see whether or not a Building Permit is required. Mary Kay's hours are Monday's & Wednesday's 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Friday's 9 - 10 a.m. Phone: 920-210-4135

WAUPUN AREA ANIMAL SHELTER SELLS BRICKS: The Shelter is selling bricks @ $30. The 4x8 bricks will hold three lines (13 characters per line) and the icon of your choice. Order forms are available at City Hall. For questions, call 324-5666 and ask for Trista.

CITY HALL BUSINESS HOURS: The City Hall hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Clerk-Treasurer's office will continue to be open over the noon hour; all other departments are closed from noon - 1 p.m.

HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM: Information on the Housing Grant Program can be obtained by calling MSA Professional Service, Beaver Dam, at 920-887-4242, ask for Sue Koehn, or contact Sue at skoehn@msa-ps.com Web Ad-dress: www.msa-ps.com

MUNICIPAL CODES ONLINE: If you would like to check out what our ordinances state, you can look up the information yourself online at www.municode.com. At this site, click on "Municode Library", then click on Wisconsin and scroll down to the City of Waupun. You can also reach this website by going to www.cityofwaupun.org and clicking on Municipal Codes.

LANDFILL HOURS: Waupun Drop-Off Site (Landfill) Wednesdays: Noon - 5 p.m., and Saturdays; 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Brush and yard waste may be brought to the site Mon- Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. No Charge. Any questions may be directed to the scale house, 324-7936 during open hours, or Dept. of Public Works, 324-7918, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

SQUARE DANCING: For all ages, first and third Saturdays, April - December; Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Waupun City Hall Auditorium; Fee - $7/family. Contact Linda and Dale Kovalaske at 324-3639. This group emphasizes the techniques of modern western square dancing. Call for additional information on becoming involved in an activity that offers fun, fellowship, and exercise.

AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE:Anyone 60+ years of age and able to walk onto a van with minimal assistance can use this service. Destinations: doctor/medical, banking, meal site/restaurant, beauty salon, shopping, visiting, jobs/volunteering. The cost: $1./way donation for medical, employment, or nutrition purposes, $1/way charge for personal business, education or social/recreation purposes. This service is available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Transportation to and from Fond du Lac is available on the second and fourth Thursday IF there are at least three people going. If the purpose is "medical", the van will travel with less than three riders. To receive this service, call the Waupun Senior Center at 324-7930 by 3 p.m. on the day before to schedule your ride.